Physician

JOB SUMMARY

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, providing diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education and follow-up care to patients ranging in age from infant through late adolescents, proper maintenance of records, acting as the Supervisory Physician of Mid-level Providers, train medical students and residents, and any other reasonable and proper duties assigned.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Perform histories, physicals and prescribing a diagnostic, education, preventive and/or treatment plan within the standards of accepted medical practice

Perform/interpret and/or order labs, diagnostic procedures, and making appropriate referrals as necessary

Maintain patient records and close within designated time

Adhere to proper charting protocols

Coordinate continuity of medical care for patients

Promote health by advising patients on diet, hygiene and prevention of disease

Inoculate and vaccinate as required

Perform procedures and minor surgery as necessary

Report deaths and contagious diseases to governmental authorities

Supervisory Physician of Mid-level providers as required

Educate and teach medical students, residents, and clinical students as required

Other duties as indicated.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Doctoral degree, either M.D. or D.O., in medicine

Minimum of 5 years experience, preferred

Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a clinical environment, preferred

Must have and maintain current Florida License in good standing

Board Eligible or Board Certification, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills

Show initiative, creativity and problem-solving ability

Ability to collaborate with colleagues to provide quality healthcare

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience using an electronic medical records system

Bilingual a plus, but not required

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

Reports to the Chief Medical Officer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Communicate effectively with patients and staff

Be able to sit, stand or view a computer screen for extended periods of time

Perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time

Be able to use hand and fingers to handle or feel

Be able to reach with hands and arms